Jardins des Tuileries

The Tuileries Palace was originally built by a French queen, Catherine de'Medici. It was located near the Louvre, which was the king's palace. The palace itself was burnt down and destroyed, but today its gardens still exist. The name 'Tuileries' is French for 'tiles', because of the tile production that took place on that site previously.

the eastern edge of the gardens, with the Louvre close by in the background

The Tuileries Gardens are a great place to hang out and just enjoy the Paris atmosphere. Like the Luxembourg Gardens, there are many areas with chairs to sit and relax. What I like most about this space, though, are the many fountains everywhere.

As it is a garden, nature is all around you. There are so many beautiful flower displays. Even on a rainy day, the multitude of colors add an extra brightness to the area.

The Tuileries Gardens have a lot of activities, attracting tourists and locals alike. Besides the lounging areas, there are also many little cafes scattered throughout the park. I've also noticed that the gardens are a popular place for jogging. I've seen more joggers in this park than anywhere else in the city.

a small pond with seating around it, and a cafe in the background

a few of the many joggers seen along the autumn paths

A bientot!